Chinese Automaker Collaborates with Uber to Provide Australian Drivers with 10,000 Electric Vehicles
‘Our goal is to provide drivers and delivery people a range of flexible options that make it easier to get behind the wheel of an EV,’ said Uber manager.
Uber has stepped up its net zero transition in Australia by striking a deal with Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) to increase the presence of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country.
This deal represents Uber’s latest effort in the company’s strategy to become a “zero-emissions platform” in Australia by 2040.
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Under the agreement, Uber drivers and delivery people can get access to BYD electric cars via a number of “flexible and competitive” financing options.
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At present, drivers can only apply for full ownership of the vehicle through a longer-term financing arrangement or rent it for a specified minimum period.
However, Uber has announced that more flexible rental and ownership options will be available in early 2024.
The partnership initially offers the BYD Atto 3 model to program participants, with the option for drivers to access other BYD cars when they become available in Australia.
Dom Taylor, the general manager of Uber Australia and New Zealand, said the new agreement with BYD would make EVs more affordable for Australian drivers.
“Through our new partnership with EVDirect, we are addressing that challenge head-on.
“Our goal is to provide drivers and delivery people a range of flexible options that make it easier than ever to get behind the wheel of an EV.”
Furthermore, he noted that in the third quarter of 2023, EVs accounted for over 1.2 million Uber rides, with the number of EVs operating on the platform increasing to around 2
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